Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stern fiscal test as UK public sector borrowing hits £37.6bn for the first five months of the financial year, exceeding official forecasts and complicating Labour's spending ambitions.
Australia is facing a severe fiscal crisis as interest payments on its national debt are projected to skyrocket, consuming an ever-larger portion of the federal budget and threatening future economic stability.
Exclusive insight into the Bank of England's quantitative tightening programme. Discover how this silent financial revolution is impacting the national debt, your mortgage, and the UK's economic future.
The Liverpool supporter who sparked Diego Simeone's furious touchline reaction has been identified as a debt collector previously banned from football for three years for abusing a fellow fan. The Anfield regular, who attended Steven Gerrard's final match
A damning new intelligence report reveals Vladimir Putin is ripping off Kim Jong-un, failing to pay for millions of North Korean shells and missiles crucial to his war in Ukraine. The £9 billion debt exposes a desperate and crumbling alliance.
Victoria Beckham is seen weeping in a shocking new documentary trailer as she reveals the immense financial pressure and 'millions in debt' her fashion brand faced, challenging the family's picture-perfect image.
Exclusive analysis reveals Manchester United's financial turmoil continues despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's massive investment, with club debt soaring to £773.3 million and Champions League failure costing millions.
An in-depth investigation reveals the complex reality behind China's superpower strategy, built on debt diplomacy and resource extraction in developing nations. Is it a partnership or a new form of colonialism?
The Australian government launches a new data-matching blitz to slash Centrelink payments for those receiving benefits they may not be entitled to, sparking debate over welfare integrity.
An Australian teenager has been charged by police after allegedly scamming thousands of fans with fake Ariana Grande concert tickets, leaving her with a staggering £80,000 debt.
A UK mother reveals her simple but effective 'snowball method' to become debt-free, paying off a staggering £36,000 in credit card debt on an average income. Her story is an inspiration to families struggling with the cost of living.
A UK man's five-year ordeal with relentless debt collectors over a stranger's unpaid bills exposes a shocking flaw in the system. Discover how to protect yourself from wrongful debt pursuit.
Leading economists and financial experts urge the Bank of England to reconsider its quantitative tightening strategy amid soaring government debt costs, warning current pace could destabilise markets.
New research reveals which degrees deliver the highest financial returns and which leave graduates worse off. Exclusive analysis on the real value of a UK degree in today's economy.
In a striking cultural shift, Ghanaians are spending vast sums on lavish funerals, prioritising elaborate ceremonies over basic necessities and plunging many into debt.
Credit agency Fitch downgrades France's sovereign rating to 'AA-' with a negative outlook, citing political instability, rising debt, and economic uncertainty under President Macron's government.
Discover how one UK homeowner paid off her mortgage in record time by adopting wartime thriftiness. Get her top 10 practical, modern-day frugal living tips that really work.
Exclusive: Major UK car finance provider Tricolor enters administration, leaving customers with unresolved debts and undelivered vehicles. Full investigation into the consumer crisis.
TOWIE star Joey Essex's management company plunges into administration with staggering £1.2 million debt, leaving creditors unpaid as his entertainment career continues to flourish.
A retired grandfather faces financial ruin and the devastating sale of his £600,000 home after a catastrophic administrative error led to a life-altering council tax debt.
A Royal Caribbean passenger made a desperate 80ft leap from the Symphony of the Seas to escape a staggering gambling debt, sparking a major rescue operation in Puerto Rico.
Exclusive new research reveals millions of UK households are being pushed into energy debt, with many forced to make desperate choices between heating and eating as bills soar.
A staggering 1.7 million UK households have fallen behind on their energy bills, with total debt hitting a record £3.1 billion. This winter, millions face the stark choice between heating and eating as the cost of living crisis deepens.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has categorically denied that the UK is in talks with the IMF for a financial bailout, calling the speculation 'ridiculous' amidst growing concerns over the nation's debt and welfare spending.
Hundreds of Australian consumers have launched a major class action against retail giant Harvey Norman, alleging they were misled by 'interest-free' payment plans that trapped them in costly debt cycles.
Thames Water postpones £7.5m charity payment as financial pressures mount, sparking outrage from environmental groups and raising fresh concerns over the utility giant's stability.
Exclusive: A major administrative failure within the UK's welfare system, likened to Australia's 'Robodebt' scandal, has triggered a government apology and a planned compensation scheme for thousands wrongly accused of owing money.
Former US President Donald Trump was left speechless and stumbling over his words when a TV host confronted him with the staggering increase in the national debt during his administration.
The Guardian argues that the UK is paralysed by a mythical fear of 'bond vigilantes', preventing vital investment in public services and infrastructure. It's time to abandon outdated economic dogma.